FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ's):
Q: HOW MUCH DOES YOUR VBS PROGRAM COST?
A: Peace VBS is free of charge! Our congregation strongly believes in providing this program to our community. Instead, we provide "Donation" envelopes at the beginning of the week for those who would like to help defray the costs of our program. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please do so at this link: Give: VBS
We also ask for snack and item donations. Please visit www.peaceshelby.org/vbs for links to our Wishlists.
Q: WHAT AGES ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE? MY CHILD IS 3 AND HASN'T BEEN TO A FULL-TIME PRESCHOOL PROGRAM BUT IS VERY MATURE FOR HIS/HER AGE. CAN YOU MAKE AN EXCEPTION TO YOUR POLICY?
A: Our policy is to accept students 4 years old through those who are entering 6th grade. Unfortunately, we cannot make any other exceptions to this rule. This guideline is in place for the safety of your child, and for the best interests of our volunteers.
Q: CAN WE REGISTER IF WE DON'T GO TO YOUR CHURCH/SCHOOL?
A: OF COURSE! Any child is welcome to join us. We encourage everyone to bring as many friends as possible until we are at our capacity!
Q: WHY IS MY ELEMENTARY AGED CHILD IN A MIXED-AGE GROUP?
A: We use mixed-age groups at Peace VBS. What this means is each CREW will consist of at least kids from different grades (ex: one 1st Grader, 2nd Grader, 3rd Grader, 4th Grader, 5th Grader and 6th Grader.) There are 5-7 kids in each CREW. GROUPS are made up of 4-6 CREWS. CREWS are wonderful as they tend to reduce discipline problems for our volunteers, but they also allow an opportunity for the older kids to help the younger kids, and the younger kids love being with the older kids. VBS is a time for your child to make new friends and try new things.
Q: MY CHILD HAS SPECIAL NEEDS. WILL S/HE BE WELCOMED?
A: We want to do our very best to try to accommodate every child! Because our volunteer base is limited, there may be a rare situation in which we may not be able to meet your child's needs. If this is the case, we promise to be honest and upfront about it. We are unable to accommodate one-to-one settings.
Q: WHO WILL BE INTERACTING WITH MY CHILD?
A: Our VBS volunteer base consists of people in the Peace Lutheran Church & School community. Volunteers range from middle-schoolers to people in their 70s. Anyone older than 18 years old undergoes a background check. The safety of your son/daughter is of the utmost importance to us. All of our volunteers go through a VBS volunteer training. We are excited for a great week!
Q: MY CHILD HAS ALLERGIES. WILL THERE BE A SNACK LIST AVAILABLE?
A: Our snacks will be nut-free. The snack list will be sent out before the week of VBS. We will send out an email with a listing of what each snack will be for each day. If a different snack is required, please send your child to VBS with a snack. You may give it to your child's CREW LEADER. Please be sure your child's name is on the bag. We do ask that you write a thorough list of allergies down when you register so our volunteers are aware.
If you have additional questions, please email vbs@peaceshelby.org.